Subject Verb Agreement

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What is Subject-Verb Agreement?

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Subject-Verb Agreement is the grammatical rule that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

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When do we use a singular verb?

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We use a singular verb when the subject is singular (one person or thing). For example, 'The dog barks.'

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When do we use a plural verb?

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We use a plural verb when the subject is plural (more than one person or thing). For example, 'The dogs bark.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'Everyone' in a sentence?

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The correct verb form for 'Everyone' is singular, so we use 'was.' For example, 'Everyone was happy.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'A pair of shoes'?

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The correct verb form for 'A pair of shoes' is singular, so we use 'is.' For example, 'A pair of shoes is on the floor.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'The team'?

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The correct verb form for 'The team' is singular, so we use 'is.' For example, 'The team is winning.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'The children'?

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The correct verb form for 'The children' is plural, so we use 'are.' For example, 'The children are playing.'

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What is the rule for compound subjects joined by 'and'?

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When subjects are joined by 'and,' they are usually considered plural, so we use a plural verb. For example, 'James and Aiden dance.'

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What is the rule for subjects joined by 'or' or 'nor'?

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When subjects are joined by 'or' or 'nor,' the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. For example, 'Either the cat or the dogs are outside.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'The spray paint'?

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The correct verb form for 'The spray paint' is singular, so we use 'was.' For example, 'The spray paint was removed.'